PROGRAM DETAILS

 Introduction

 The Portfolio Project Management Professional (PfMP) certification is designed for experienced project managers who wish to advance their skills in managing multiple projects at a portfolio level. This training program will cover the key concepts, tools, and techniques needed to manage multiple projects simultaneously and align them with an organization’s strategic objectives.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a portfolio project manager
• Learn to align multiple projects with an organization’s strategic objectives
• Understand portfolio governance and risk management
• Learn to balance resource allocation and prioritize projects within a portfolio
• Understand how to measure and communicate portfolio performance to stakeholders

Training Methodology:

The training program will include a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises to ensure active participation and practical application of concepts learned. Participants will also receive access to online resources and study materials to support their learning and exam preparation.

Target Audience:

This training program is designed for experienced project managers, program managers, and portfolio managers who want to advance their skills in managing multiple projects at a portfolio level. It is also suitable for professionals seeking to obtain the Portfolio Project Management Professional (PfMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Program Content:

Day 1: Introduction to Portfolio Project Management

•  Overview of portfolio project management and its benefits
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of a portfolio project manager
• Portfolio governance and organizational strategy alignment
• Introduction to the PfMP certification and exam requirements

Day 2: Portfolio Management Framework

•  Understanding the portfolio management process and its components
• Portfolio lifecycle and portfolio governance
• Risk management and mitigation strategies
• Portfolio performance management and metrics

Day 3: Portfolio Strategic Management

• Aligning portfolio objectives with organizational strategy
• Portfolio value management and investment optimization
• Portfolio risk and opportunity management
• Portfolio communication and stakeholder management

Day 4: Portfolio Governance Management 

• Portfolio management office (PMO) and governance structures
• Portfolio resource management and capacity planning
• Portfolio prioritization and project selection
• Portfolio change management and continuous improvement

Day 5: Exam Preparation and Review 

• Review of key concepts and knowledge areas
• Exam tips and strategies
• Practice exam questions and review
• Q&A and wrap-up of the training program.